First Baby Born Using Uterus From Deceased Donor

posted by Bill Galluccio -
Dec 5, 2018

Doctors in Brazil announced that a woman who received a uterus from a deceased donor gave birth to a healthy baby last December. It is the first time, following ten failed attempts by doctors all over the world, that a woman has successfully given birth after receiving a transplant from a deceased donor.

The 32-year-old woman, who was born without a uterus, became pregnant through in vitro fertilizationseven months after the transplant surgery and gave birth through a cesarian section. Doctors also removed her uterus following the birth so the woman would no longer need to receive anti-rejection medications.

Doctors said the woman and her newborn have not suffered any complications from the birth and are doing great as they prepare to celebrate the baby's first birthday.